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South Korea, U.S. plan more drills after North Korea nuclear test rattles globe
Published On: September 4, 2017 01:03 PM NPT By: Reuters
SEOUL/WASHINGTON: South Korea said on Monday it was preparing fresh military drills with its ally the United States and ramping up its ballistic missile defenses in response to North Korea’s sixth and most powerful nuclear test a day earlier.
Nearly 90,000 Rohingya escape Myanmar violence as humanitarian crisis looms
Published On: September 4, 2017 11:05 AM NPT By: Reuters
COX‘S BAZAR, September 4: Nearly 90,000 Rohingya have fled to Bangladesh since violence erupted in Myanmar in August, pressuring scarce resources of aid agencies and communities already helping hundreds of thousands of refugees from previous spasms of violence in Myanmar.
Rap star Lil Wayne suffers seizures, is hospitalized: reports
Published On: September 4, 2017 10:48 AM NPT By: Reuters
Grammy-winning rap star Lil Wayne was taken to hospital on Sunday after suffering a seizure and being found unconscious in his Chicago hotel room, TMZ said on its web site.
Xi says China will give $76 million for BRICS cooperation plan
Published On: September 4, 2017 10:42 AM NPT By: Reuters
BEIJING, September 4: China will provide 500 million yuan ($76.4 million) for a BRICS economic and technology cooperation plan, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Monday.
Boy and his horse seek kindness in Venice movie 'Lean on Pete'
Published On: September 4, 2017 08:51 AM NPT By: Reuters
A lonely teenager takes to the road with an aging race horse he has saved from slaughter, in a movie that premiered in Venice on Friday that, according to its star, is about a simple but rare human quality: kindness.
India's Dhawan to miss final Sri Lanka ODI
Published On: September 3, 2017 03:00 PM NPT By: Reuters
COLOMBO, September 3: Opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan will miss the remaining two matches of India’s limited overs series in Sri Lanka to fly home to tend to his sick mother, the Board of Control for Cricket in India has said.
Brilliant Isco leads Spain show of dominance over Italy
Published On: September 3, 2017 02:40 PM NPT By: Reuters
MADRID, September 3: Two brilliant strikes from Isco and a late goal from Alvaro Morata gave Spain a spectacular 3-0 win over Italy, their nearest challengers in Group G, to move into the driving seat for automatic qualification to the 2018 World Cup.
After two marathons Federer sprints into fourth round
Published On: September 3, 2017 02:20 PM NPT By: Reuters
NEW YORK, September 3: After two marathons, Roger Federer had the afterburners on, sprinting past Spaniard Feliciano Lopez 6-3 6-3 7-5 and into the fourth round of the U.S. Open on Saturday.
Hogwarts School off to flying start in new digital experience
Published On: September 3, 2017 11:46 AM NPT By: Reuters
Harry Potter’s magical world is coming alive like never before. Fans of the best-selling books and films can now fly through the boy wizard’s Hogwarts School and its quidditch pitch, in an immersive digital experience.
North Korea earthquake suggests sixth nuclear test
Published On: September 3, 2017 11:24 AM NPT By: Reuters
SEOUL, September 3: Two shallow earthquakes shook North Korea on Sunday, suggesting it had detonated a sixth nuclear test device, hours after it said it had developed an advanced hydrogen bomb that possesses “great destructive power”.
Don't be cynical about love
Published On: September 3, 2017 11:23 AM NPT By: Reuters
VENICE, A fairy tale in which a mute cleaner in a government laboratory falls in love with an aquatic creature facing dissection there - an appeal to embrace differences - premiered at the Venice film festival on Thursday.
‘Smart vest’ turns stray dogs into Thailand’s street guardians
Published On: September 3, 2017 10:27 AM NPT By: Reuters
BANGKOK: An advertising agency in Thailand has developed a “smart vest” that potentially could turn stray dogs into guardians of Bangkok’s streets and alleyways.
U.S., South Korea agree to revise missile treaty in face of North Korean threats
Published On: September 2, 2017 04:54 PM NPT By: Reuters
SEOUL, September 2: U.S. President Donald Trump agreed with South Korean President Moon Jae-in to revise a joint treaty capping the development of the South’s ballistic missiles, Moon’s office said on Saturday, amid a standoff over North Korea’s missile and nuclear tests.
Mexico qualify for World Cup with win over Panama
Published On: September 2, 2017 03:35 PM NPT By: Reuters
MEXICO CITY, September 2: Mexico became the first CONCACAF side to qualify for the Russia World Cup on Friday when an Hirving Lozano goal gave them a 1-0 win over Panama at the Azteca Stadium.
Numbers ones Nadal and Pliskova hunt second round wins
Published On: August 31, 2017 04:43 PM NPT By: Reuters
NEW YORK, August 31: Rafa Nadal and Karolina Pliskova will look to remain on cruise control as the two world number ones chase a place in the third round of the U.S. Open at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Thursday.
Shrunken Matt Damon opens 74th Venice film festival
Published On: August 31, 2017 01:09 PM NPT By: Reuters
VENICE, August 31: Alexander Payne’s “Downsizing”, a satire about shrinking humans to five inches tall as a solution to over-population and global warming, opened the Venice film festival on Wednesday.
Bangladesh talisman Shakib backs words with action in Dhaka
Published On: August 31, 2017 12:19 PM NPT By: Reuters
DHAKA, August 31: Shakib Al Hasan stayed true to his word after his all-round excellence helped secure Bangladesh’s maiden test victory against Australia at the Shere Bangla National Stadium on Wednesday.
Brexit negotiators trade barbs, eying deadlines
Published On: August 31, 2017 12:12 PM NPT By: Reuters
BRUSSELS, August 31: British and the European Union negotiators exchanged recriminations on Wednesday over a lack of progress in the latest round of talks on Britain’s withdrawal, with both sides demanding change to meet looming deadlines.
England name unchanged squad for third test vs. Windies
Published On: August 30, 2017 06:09 PM NPT By: Reuters
LONDON, August 30: England have named an unchanged squad for the series-deciding third Test against West Indies at Lord’s next week.
South Africa appoint Ottis Gibson as head coach
Published On: August 30, 2017 06:02 PM NPT By: Reuters
CAPE TOWN, August 30: England bowling coach Ottis Gibson has been announced as the new head coach of South Africa, officials said on Wednesday.
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